Several area residents received awards at the 54th annual Douglas County Spring Beef Show, conducted April 28 at the Douglas County 4-H Fairgrounds.

Hadley DeHoff, Tonganoxie, was reserve champion in the showmanship competition among 9- to 11-year-olds, and had the best Angus prospect steer. Hadley's Angus heifer was chosen as both the top Angus entry and supreme female.

Jackson Wingert, Wellsville, had the top Limousin prospect steer.

Justin Christie, Baldwin City, received the Douglas County Livestock Association's special award for the top steer in the county.

Breed champions in the female show included Austin Harkrader, Tonganoxie, Brangus; Allyson Ottensmeier, Oskaloosa, Chianina; Jenn Crawford, Lawrence, Limousin; and Cambry Lynch, Lawrence, Simmental. Cambry also received the Douglas County Livestock Association's special award for the top Douglas County beef female entry.

An Angus shown by Tyler Ottensmeier, McLouth, was chosen as the supreme bull.